Pádraig McCarthy writes: Today by the Department of Health published the reported terminations of pregnancy in 2020. A review of the legislation is due this year. Termination of Pregnancy Report…
Croagh Patrick – Image Mayo News More priests are needed to assist in the Croagh Patrick pilgrimage in July. This year, the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage is being extended across…
Note from Chris McDonnell: As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, with the Universe media group closing, my CT column is at an end. However….For the last few weeks, La…
Pope Francis has written to the US based priest, James Martin SJ, praising his ministry to gay Catholics. In stark contrast to the legalistic language used by the Congregation for the…
As summer takes hold of us, we give thanks to God for all the gifts we enjoy. We rejoice in God’s saving power: death itself is in his hand and all the living depend on God alone.
Compassion, Inclusion and Courage This Service on Sunday, link below, is a gentle expression of God’s power and grace in all His beloved children. I pray that all involved in…
Audio of Brendan Hoban’s ACI presentation on Synodality on 24 June 2021 https://soundcloud.com/user-211747038/aci-brendan-hoban-on-synodality-24-june-2021
Marx makes his mark on Church reform Western People June 22nd 2021 In 2013, when Pope Benedict surprised the Catholic world by resigning as pope – the first in 600…
The annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage, traditionally the last Sunday in July, is being extended this year because of Covid restrictions and to ensure the safety of pilgrims. Instead of a…
America Magazine reports: Some Catholics in the United States are deeply concerned about the German church’s “synodal way.” A quick YouTube search returns titles like, “What is going on in Germany!?!?!”…
Dear Friend in Christ, We at Root & Branch are emboldened by the efforts of so many individuals and groups like yours around the world with a common agenda of…
Every day is a school day Little things matter: Saturday was a beautiful day. I found Templeogue Cemetery after a little detour. How did I miss it? It was so…
Hope springs eternal in this post-Covid era Western People 15th June 2021 By the time you read this – if you follow Mayo football – you will know if Mayo…
We have nothing to be afraid of, no matter what storm threatens to overwhelm us, God is with us. We need to trust in Christ’s calming presence — and not to be afraid to ask for help.
• And on this Father’s Day, we honour the presence and memory of our fathers — and those who have played a father’s role……]
The launch of Dipping Into Life Messenger Publications invites you to join us for the ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH of Dipping Into Life 40 Reflections for a Fragile Faith By Alan…
RNS – Religious News Service reports: A group of 60 Catholic Democrats in the House of Representatives, including Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, released a “statement of principles” Friday…
What will ‘Synodality‘ mean for Catholicism in Ireland? ACI Zoom Meeting June 24, 2021 at 8.00 p.m. Fr Brendan Hoban to speak to ACI on Killala Diocese’s three-year listening process …
Bishops express thanks for over 550 submissions received for Synodal Pathway During their 2020 Winter General Meeting, bishops decided to proceed along a Synodal Pathway and, since then, have been…
Garda Vetting is not fit for purpose according to Michael Commane in his blog Occasional Scribbles. “…I actually find it a demeaning procedure. Every time I fill out those forms some…
The Catholic Universe (and Catholic Times) announced its immediate closure last week. The Universe has served the Catholic community devotedly since 1860. It also means the end of Catholic Times columnist Chris McDonnell’s…
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